Posts tagged "Family Law"

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in Family Law on Friday, January 5, 2018.

When one parent refuses to let the other have any sort of access to their children as a way of punishment, this is called parental alienation. Many believe this to be a form of child abuse. A family law attorney may be able to help victims of parental alienation in Michigan fight to regain access to their children.

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in Family Law on Friday, December 8, 2017.

Millions of Americans work gig-type jobs. These are contract jobs that some use for their full-time employment and others use to supplement their income. In either case, any income earned is income that can be counted when figuring out a child support order. Unfortunately, many gig workers try to hide their earnings. When this happens, parents in Michigan who are requesting child support can turn to a family law attorney for help in achieving a fair support order.

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in Family Law on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

Divorce can happen after a long marriage, or it can happen shortly after a marriage begins. When millennials in Michigan divorce, they may or may not have complex assets or children to worry about. It does not mean that the dissolution process is any easier for them, and it certainly does not mean that they should forgo family law services to help them with the divorce process.

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in Family Law on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

For some parents in Michigan and elsewhere, paying child support is not always an easy and straightforward thing. Sometimes there is conflict between parents over a number of child support issues -- such as the ability to pay, how much to pay and when to stop paying, among others. Such family law issues of the rich and famous are often splashed on the front pages of national publications. Most recently this is the case for actor and reality television star Dean McDermott.

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in Family Law on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

When a marriage falls apart, it is not always easy trying to decide how to officially end it. For some Michigan residents the answer is simple: file for divorce. For others, there may be a desire to seek an annulment. No matter which one a person is interested in, a family law attorney can help.

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in Family Law on Monday, August 7, 2017.

Whenever a parent has to go on a business trip, the other parent is there to care for the children during his or her absence. When it is the other parent's turn to go on a trip, the roles will be exchanged. That has given families nationwide, including in Michigan, the concept of birds nesting. Although this is not a custody or parenting option included in statutes or family law, it has proved to be ideal for families who want to spare their children the upset of moving between the homes of divorced parents.

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in Family Law on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

Child custody plans can be difficult to figure out. Knowing which will best serve one's family is certainly a challenge. Thankfully, in Michigan, just like in other states, there are various options available. One can turn to his or her family law attorney for help in achieving the custody arrangement desired.

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in Family Law on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Traditional divorce can get messy and be a long, drawn out process. Those in Michigan who want to handle their family law issues in a different way can with mediation. What exactly is mediation and where does an attorney fit in to this alternative divorce process?

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in Family Law on Monday, April 10, 2017.

There are a lot of stepparents in Michigan and elsewhere who would love to adopt their stepchildren. But how does one go about doing this? There are a lot of questions that need answers before any actions can be taken, some of those will be address in this week's column. A family law attorney will be able to provide even further detail and assist with the adoption process when one is ready.

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